Elmer Gantry (1960): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1960 · Film · ★ 7.3

Released in 1960, Elmer Gantry is a drama film directed by Richard Brooks, running about 146 minutes. “If there was a dollar to be made—Gantry would make it … If there was a soul to be saved—Gantry would save it …” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Staubsaugervertreter Elmer Gantry ist in seinem Beruf ein Versager. Groß ist er nur im Vertilgen von Alkohol und Besuchen von Bordellen. Dort entdeckt er auch sein rhetorisches Talent: Gantry riskiert gern mal eine dicke Lippe und beschließt, daraus Kapital zu schlagen. So beginnt er als Wanderprediger in der Zeltmission von Sharon Falconer und zieht dort bald die Massen in seinen Bann. Gantry wird ein Star der Szene - bis ihn seine Vergangenheit einholt.
Who’s in it. Elmer Gantry stars Burt Lancaster as Elmer Gantry, Jean Simmons as Sister Sharon Falconer, Arthur Kennedy as Jim Lefferts and Dean Jagger as William L. Morgan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Elmer Gantry has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $10.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Elmer Gantry page.
If you liked it. Fans of Elmer Gantry tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Elmer Gantry (1960)?
- In USA, Elmer Gantry is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Elmer Gantry worth watching?
- Elmer Gantry holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Elmer Gantry?
- Elmer Gantry stars Burt Lancaster, Jean Simmons, Arthur Kennedy, Dean Jagger and Shirley Jones.
- When was Elmer Gantry released?
- Elmer Gantry was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 146 minutes.
